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Gas-phase radical formation during the reactions of methane, ethane, ethylene, and propylene over selected oxide catalysts

Journal Article · · J. Phys. Chem.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j100267a002· OSTI ID:6307139
The formation of surface-generated gas-phase radicals during the reactions of methane, ethane, ethylene, and propylene over Bi/sub 2/O/sub 3/, ..gamma..-Bi/sub 2/O/sub 3/ x MoO/sub 3/, PbO, MgO, and Li/MgO was examined by EPR matrix isolation spectroscopy. Allyl radicals were detected during the reaction of propylene over all of the oxides examined. Gas-phase methyl and ethyl radicals were detected during the reactions of methane and ethane, respectively, over MgO and Li/MgO while Bi/sub 2/O/sub 3/, ..gamma..-Bi/sub 2/O/sub 3/ x MoO/sub 3/, and PbO were essentially inactive. Gas-phase vinyl radicals were not detected during the reaction of ethylene over any of the oxides. These differences in reactivity are attributed to differences in reactivity of the oxide ions on these surfaces towards hydrogen atom abstraction. 28 references, 1 figure.
Research Organization:
Texas A and M Univ., College Station
OSTI ID:
6307139
Journal Information:
J. Phys. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Phys. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 89:21; ISSN JPCHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English